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objects. The gardens’ style was strictly architectural, as opposed to the natural contours <strong>of</strong><br />

the geometric lines (THUY 1985: 18). In short gardens flourished in the period <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Renaissance (since the 16th century). The villa gardens in Rome (Italy) are typical<br />

representatives <strong>of</strong> this style.<br />

2.1.2.3 Post-Medieval period<br />

The regular styling at the end <strong>of</strong> the medieval period was strictly geometric. The Versailles<br />

Park in France marked the peak <strong>of</strong> this geometric trend. The huge park was well structured<br />

on the largest scale (1700 ha) to create the impression <strong>of</strong> a natural landscape.<br />

The Versailles park, which can still be seen today, was the creation <strong>of</strong> the landscapearchitecture<br />

André Le Nôtre (in the third building campaign) (CHATEAUVERSAILLES<br />

1996). He knew how to express the needs <strong>of</strong> society in his design.<br />

The Versailles park (see picture 2.2)<br />

represents the "greatness" <strong>of</strong> the<br />

autocratic absolute monarchy.<br />

Voluminous nature, deep perspective, the<br />

strict order <strong>of</strong> the park, along with the<br />

close relationship between the parts make<br />

Versailles unique. This park also<br />

represents and projects the infinite and<br />

immutable force <strong>of</strong> the king. The idea <strong>of</strong><br />

the park was to improve on nature and to<br />

serve royal purposes.<br />

Picture 2.2: The Versailles Park, (in Paris,<br />

France) (own picture, taken in 2009).<br />

In the Medieval period, development <strong>of</strong> gardens was confined with garden art in palaces,<br />

but its value has remained until today. Those can still be seen at the closed Spanish gardens,<br />

which look bulky but beautiful by the balance <strong>of</strong> the French style.<br />

2.1.3 Early modern period<br />

This period is featured by two types <strong>of</strong> parks i.e. landscape and city park. Landscape parks<br />

developed in the Western Europe in the 18th century and city parks developed in the<br />

Eastern Europe in the 19th century.<br />

2.1.3.1 Landscape parks<br />

In 18th century Europe, parks were influenced by Chinese style in terms <strong>of</strong> natural aspects.<br />

The landscape parks were designed to project the peacefulness <strong>of</strong> the Chinese garden style.<br />

The harmony between the elements <strong>of</strong> water, rocks, trees and small architectural forms<br />

provided people with the feeling <strong>of</strong> being immersed in the heart <strong>of</strong> nature. For this reason<br />

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